You should see them now. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time water brushing them. The tow boxes are a deep wine color as are the heel counters. The rest of the boot are very dark black cherry with deep red highlights. Hopefully I'll have the right light to catch some of the color detail tomorrow. They look really good, now I'm not to sure I want to go play in the mud with them.

How exactly do you use the water/brush combo? Do you wipe with a damp cloth and then brush while damp? Or do you wipe them down, let dry, and then brush?

I'm just curious since I've heard of some people using a water, wax, and a brush/buff technique. I haven't been able to find the steps for this process except for use on patent leather.

whats up with your left toe box? did you drop something heavy on it? it looks like it was crushed. i ask because my 1000 miles look the same way on the left boot and you can definitely tell the box is crushed. also, have you had to resole yours?

Would this be acceptable to do with the CXL version of these boots? I've got a pair I'd like to try it with. I've had them for about 8 months and have treated them with Obenaufs probably 4 or 5 times.
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I haven't tried it so I couldn't tell you. My CXL boots tend to get really abraded so about the only thing that helps them is my leather guy's buffing/burnishing wheel. I don't see why it wouldn't work if they're not too beat up. Try it and see,

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Originally Posted by twocoloreyes

whats up with your left toe box? did you drop something heavy on it? it looks like it was crushed. i ask because my 1000 miles look the same way on the left boot and you can definitely tell the box is crushed. also, have you had to resole yours?

Are you familiar with toe kicking steps in snow and mud banks? They've seen a fair amount of that along with toe flipping rocks. Around here you flip a rock with a stick or your boot when point hunting. Getting bit by a Copperhead or Rattler isn't my idea of a good time.

Would this be acceptable to do with the CXL version of these boots? I've got a pair I'd like to try it with. I've had them for about 8 months and have treated them with Obenaufs probably 4 or 5 times.
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After I used the Obenauf's for water proofing (a few days later) I use neutral Kiwi wax - I get a decent shine - you will never get the high gloss of Shell on CXL - but the the CXL looks great - I prefer it over Shell now that I have owned both. BTW - heavy brushing really brings out the depth in CXL. My cap toe oxfords from Orivs are my only dress shoes.

After I used the Obenauf's for water proofing (a few days later) I use neutral Kiwi wax - I get a decent shine - you will never get the high gloss of Shell on CXL - but the the CXL looks great - I prefer it over Shell now that I have owned both. BTW - heavy brushing really brings out the depth in CXL. My cap toe oxfords from Orivs are my only dress shoes.

So there's no risk to heavy brushing the CXL? I've always been a little paranoid I'm gonna scratch it up or work off finish or something.

So there's no risk to heavy brushing the CXL? I've always been a little paranoid I'm gonna scratch it up or work off finish or something.

If they have been treated with Obenauf's I see little chance of that happening - I have had a number of CXL boots - Alden, Edmonds, 1000 Mile and never had that problem. It is not necessary to go crazy though. If you are looking for a decent shine try some wax polish.

Seer: Those are beauts! Just got around to having my pair topy'ed this week so now they'll get some use.

Yeah, I finally had my Addison's toped - the cobbler ruined them - cut into the leather while tring to cut the excess rubber off - they were so bad I gave them to Goodwill. I should have known better - he is the only cobbler for 100 miles around - but he is 90 years old!

Yeah, I finally had my Addison's toped - the cobbler ruined them - cut into the leather while tring to cut the excess rubber off - they were so bad I gave them to Goodwill. I should have known better - he is the only cobbler for 100 miles around - but he is 90 years old!

Damn! But gave them to Goodwill?! A respectable cobbler would have repaired the sole for you. They can usually redo leather soles...

Luckily I have 5 cobblers within 15 miles of me. I've tried them all and found my favorite who does the best work.

Yeah, I finally had my Addison's toped - the cobbler ruined them - cut into the leather while tring to cut the excess rubber off - they were so bad I gave them to Goodwill. I should have known better - he is the only cobbler for 100 miles around - but he is 90 years old!